A 2005 graduate of Gulf Shores Academy in Houston, Texas ... lettered three years in basketball ... averaged 28 ppg, 12 apg and eight spg as a senior ... as a junior averaged 21 ppg, 11 apg and seven spg ... ranked as the No. 2 point guard in the nation by rivalshoops.com and was ranked No. 19 overall regardless of position ... as a sophomore averaged 20 ppg, eight apg and six spg ... his team won three straight Texas private-school championships ... team was ranked No. 6 in the nation his senior year ... coached by Kenneth Williams.

PERSONAL

Jo'Van J. Adams was born March 9, 1985, in Houston, Texas ... nickname is "Wink" ... major is undeclared ... son of Reandre Adams ... has one brother, Jarvis (25) ... cousin Kenny Taylor played basketball at Texas.